About us: 

Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) has provided more than 60 years of lifesaving research, innovation, and impact. NYBCe is one of the largest nonprofit blood centers, spanning 17+ states and serving 75 million people. NYBCe operates Blood Bank of Delmarva, Community Blood Center of Kansas City, Connecticut Blood Center, Memorial Blood Centers, Nebraska Community Blood Bank, New Jersey Blood Services, New York Blood Center, and Rhode Island Blood Center, delivering one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic, and biomedical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBCe is a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit nybce.org.

About the role: 

This position is responsible for performing processing, cryopreservation and testing of the cellular therapy products.  You'll be responsible for expertly Processing cellular therapy products, labeling, record reviewing, and while following precise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)to ensure top-notch quality. Your attention to detail will help us maintain the highest standards of product integrity, all while adhering to NYBC's rigorous guidelines, regulatory standards (FDA, FACT, NYSDOH) and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP). The Cellular Therapy Processing Technician role is vital in ensuring the highest quality of products are delivered to our patients in need. 

What you’ll do: 

• Process:
• Receipt and accessioning cellular therapy products. Review applicable documentation for accuracy.
• Process/cryopreservation of cellular therapy product in a strict adherence to laboratory SOPs.
• Generate product labels as per the laboratory SOPs.
• Perform calculations based on target therapeutic cell doses as per patient’s physician order.
• Prepare samples for testing, entering data into electronic system, pack and ship samples for testing to external labs as applicable.

• Document and Log:
•  Accurately complete and maintain documents and electronic information related to receiving, processing, and labeling products.  Complete the batch record and testing report according to SOPs.
• Ensure that patients’ charts contain all necessary documents and lab reports as described in laboratory SOPs. Accurately maintain and enter data in the current laboratory computer system.

• Maintain Equipment:
• Ensure that all equipment is well-maintained and that your work environment is safe and organized. Perform QC check on equipment as per Laboratory SOPs.
• Manage Tissue bank Storage:
• Storage of cryopreserved products as per laboratory SOPs, ensuring proper conditions, in a temperature-controlled environment.   

• Package and Ship:
• Handle the packing and shipment of cellular therapy products as per laboratory SOPs.

What you'll need: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology,Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• 0-2 years’ experience working in Cellular Therapy, blood bank, Clinical or Research laboratory is preferred.
• Aseptic techniques skills are highly desired.
• Basic knowledge of quality control procedures is preferred.
• Skill in pipetting, laboratory equipment such as hematology analyzer, centrifuge, scale and cell counter are preferred.  
• Basic mathematical skills are necessary.
• Critical thinking and good time management skill are highly preferred.
• Ability to lift to 50lbs 
• Basic computer skills required 

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed hiring rate is $24.00p/hr. to $27.00p/hr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant’s skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.